Agatha Award - The Virgin of Small Plains

Great suspense book! A closely knit community, three sets of familes the closest of friends keep a secret for 17 years. The girl lays in an unmarked grave as the murder goes unsolved. Mitch disappears from the scene that fateful night leaving his girlfriend Abby to live those years in a state of questions. As the book unfolds more than one person wants answers to those questions. The secrets come out to a riveting finish. Perfect plot, wonderful characterizations and the best thriller I've read this year.